The Shilla Seoul: A Garden Grande Dame Below Mt. Namsan

The Shilla Seoul has been a grande dame of Korean hospitality for decades, set in a serene urban garden on the slopes of Mt. Namsan and long the choice of visiting heads of state and dignitaries. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it balances the scale of a grand hotel with the calm of its wooded setting.

The dining is a tour of Asia and Europe. The Parkview offers all-day dining with a live kitchen and Namsan views; Continental serves modern French with an extensive wine list; Ariake prepares authentic Japanese with a Korean sensibility; and Palsun sets masterpieces of Chinese cuisine amid artworks by Chillida, Miró and Picasso.

For a classic, garden-set Seoul stay with impeccable pedigree, the Shilla remains a benchmark.

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